Oil painting on canvas (sold). “Irish Cottage” shows life in Ireland many, many years ago. I saw an old photograph of this cottage and adapted the scene as I imagined it.

The woman sits outside, catching a few rays of sunshine while her husband, most likely a fisherman takes a break. A small pile of peat is stacked against the wall and the thatched roof is in need of repair.

Imagination is such a wonderful tool for an artist! Our little Irish cottage in the lovely county Clare must have looked like this one!

Wildlife, landscapes and Irish life paintings by Avril Brand